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Matthews Benjamin
Loughrigg Villa, Kelsick Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BZ

Telephone:
015394 32220

Email:
sales@matthewsbenjamin.co.uk

For Sale

Tillys Cottage, Grasmere LA22 9RW

£775,000 Guide Price
  • Ref: 1284724
  • Type: Cottage
  • Availability: For Sale
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Reception Rooms: 1
  • Tenure: Freehold
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Property Features

  • Rare opportunity to acquire a quintessential traditional two bedroom Lakeland cottage
  • Attractive double-fronted exterior with classic character
  • Main living accommodation on the upper floor to maximise the stunning panoramic views and natural light. 
  • Blend of traditional charm and modern appointments
  • Thoughtfully designed, well-planned layout
  • Open plan lounge kitchen diner with vaulted ceilings
  • Ideal as a primary residence, holiday home, or investment property
  • Close to village amenties of Grasmere
  • Currently a succesful holiday let with a generous income
  • On hand to enjoy, a plethora of fell and country walks

Property Summary

Tillys Cottage offers the perfect opportunity to acquire a quintessential double fronted, two bedroom, two en suite  bathroom traditional Lakeland cottage. 


Presented to a high specification offering generously proportioned and well planned and versatile accommodation.

Full Details

Tillys Cottage offers the perfect opportunity to acquire a quintessential double fronted, two bedroom, two en suite bathroom traditional Lakeland cottage. 

Presented to a high specification offering generously proportioned and well planned and versatile accommodation. Offering the ideal combination of modern appointments and fittings behind a traditional façade. The property has been much improved by the current owners who in 2019 reconfigured the property creating two en suites bathrooms, new kitchen and  all new UPVC double glazed windows. New boiler installed and decorated throughout. All done sympathetically and to a high specification.

Slightly unconventional with the living accommodation occupying the first floor to take advantage of the stunning west facing views towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag. With a stunning open plan Living/dining/kitchen flooded with natural light, assisted by feature vaulted ceiling with painted truss beams. The excellent living accommodation comprising of a superb open plan kitchen/diner/living room with feature vaulted ceiling. The property enjoys spectacular fell and country views, with private parking, garage and manageable terraced area.  

Tilly’s Cottage is a well established and successful holiday letting property let with Lakelovers. It generates an annual income of £60,000 p.a which we believe allows great potential to increase. The property would make a perfect holiday home or equally suitable as permanent home. Majority of contents included other than a few personal items with all forward bookings.

Ideally situated on the edge of Grasmere village, which is arguably one of the most popular and well known Lakeland villages due to its connections with William Wordsworth and the other Lakeland poets. The property is a level walk to the village centre which has a wide variety of shops, cafes, public houses and restaurants etc and there are endless fell and country walks from the doorstep.

Accommodation
Pitch slate open porch with a window seat,  leading to a front door with glazed panel . Leading into; 

Hallway
Open staircase, cloaks hooks and view towards Silver Howe.

Bedroom One
Generously proportioned double dual aspect room with fantastic views towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag. Partially painted paneled wall, wall mounted TV, with understairs cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler and pressurized system. 

En Suite
Lovely four  piece ensuite comprising of claw foot duo bath, double shower cubicle with shower panel walls and additional shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Majority painted paneled walls, illuminated mirror/light, extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail.  Linoleum tile effect flooring.

Bedroom Two
Attractive double dual aspect room, again with delightful west facing views towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag. Wall mounted TV. 

En Suite
Three piece white suite comprising of double shower cubicle with shower panels, vanity cupboard with shelves housing wash hand basin and WC. Partially painted paneled walls, chrome  heated towel rail, extractor fan and illuminated mirror. 

Stairs leading up to; 

First Floor
Landing with views over countryside and Velux windows, leading into; 

Cloakroom
Comprises of WC, corner pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround, heated towel rail. Slate tiled flooring and Velux. 

Leading through to; 

Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Diner
A fantastic light and airy triple aspect room with feature high vaulted ceilings. The living room has dual aspect with  wood burning stove placed on a slate hearth and surround and delightful views across the adjacent fields towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag.  Velux windows and exposed painted trusses in the vaulted ceiling. The kitchen/diner has a beautiful selection of modern anthracite wall and base units with quality  granite worktops Including central island with a granite work surface/breakfast bar with feature over head trio of pendant lighting, stainless steel inset sink unit and mixer tap and grooved drainer. Integrated appliances include four ring induction hob, double electric oven and microwave, tall fridge, undercounter freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Again, fantastic views across the valley. Painted truss beams. The dining room has an ingenious fitted bench and also a useful storage cupboard with shelving.  Wood effect flooring.

Outside
The property benefits from a private paved parking area for two/three vehicles. Detached stone garage with double doors,  a selection of base units and worktop, Velux, concrete flooring, electric and water. The property benefits from an attractive yet manageable graveled garden area with plant pots giving terrific west facing views towards the countryside, Silver Howe and Helm Crag.

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Tenure  
Freehold. 

Services
All mains services connected. Gas central heating. 

Business Rates
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Broadband
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk  

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 
Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.